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EuroMillions lottery winner: UK ticket-holder claims £93m prize | |
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The holder of a jackpot-winning EuroMillions ticket bought in the UK has come forward to claim their £93,388,943 prize, lottery operator Camelot has confirmed. | |
The identity of the winner is still unknown, and they can choose to remain anonymous if they wish. | |
The prize is the biggest in the UK this year and the sixth-biggest ever in the country. | |
The winner could receive their money by Monday, Camelot said. | |
"We're delighted Friday's ticket-holder has come forward to claim this truly life-changing prize," a National Lottery spokeswoman said. | |
The winning numbers in Friday's draw were 5, 8, 10, 11 and 37, with Lucky Stars numbers of 7 and 9. The jackpot had not been won since 26 May. | |
EuroMillions began in 2004 and the biggest prize in UK history was £161m, won by a Scottish couple in 2011. | EuroMillions began in 2004 and the biggest prize in UK history was £161m, won by a Scottish couple in 2011. |
Chris and Colin Weir, from Largs in Ayrshire, said they were "tickled pink" when they realised they had won the record-breaking prize. | Chris and Colin Weir, from Largs in Ayrshire, said they were "tickled pink" when they realised they had won the record-breaking prize. |
The couple gave large donations to several causes, including £1m to the Scottish National Party's campaign for Scottish independence. | |
There was also a Thunderball draw on Friday, but no-one scooped the £500,000 top prize or the £5,000 second prize - and the biggest prize won was £250. | |
Top UK jackpot winners | Top UK jackpot winners |
The unknown winners of the £93m are now in a position to buy everything from private islands to superstar footballers. | The unknown winners of the £93m are now in a position to buy everything from private islands to superstar footballers. |
Here is a look at some of the luxuries on which the millionaire ticketholder could splash their considerable winnings. | Here is a look at some of the luxuries on which the millionaire ticketholder could splash their considerable winnings. |
Teenage millionaire: Life as one of the youngest lottery winners | Teenage millionaire: Life as one of the youngest lottery winners |